On Tue., Jan. 29, 2013, 7 p.m., George Somero, marine biologist and former board chair of the Big Sur Land Trust will inaugurate the 2013 lecture series at Carmel's Harrison Memorial Library. Somero is a professor of marine biology at Stanford University's Hopkins Marine Station and will talk about the history and challenges facing preservation of the Carmel River. He will also talk about past heroes and victories in saving this natural waterway. Admission is free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first come first serve basis. These free public programs are funded by the Frank and Eva Buck Foundation and the Robert and Lacy Buck. Questions, contact the Local History Department at 624-1615.